This board is nice and light and will be able to put the pressure on any race board (even hard boards) in flatter racing conditions. The high level of finish makes the board look very stylish and similar to its hard brother.
A kick pad at the tail of the board, and maybe the ability to up grade to a SIC carbon race fin would up the level of the board again.
Buy if... You’re a travelling SUP racer who is looking for an easy board to transport to flatwater races. Or you’re a paddler who just wants to put the hammer down and paddle faster during those fun recreational sessions! This is definitely a board to have on your shortlist.
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SIC RS Air Glide 14’0″x26″ (2019) / video review / 2019 Ratings
SUPboarder deflection test at 20PSI: 14mm
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The RS Air-Glide series derives its shape and dimensions from the new RS composite boards and translates to the highest performance inflatables on the market. This means proven designs inspire the SIC’s Air-Glide inflatable boards for unrivaled performance and convenience. As the inflatable fitness, cruising and racing demand have grown within the inflatable class of boards, SIC has continued to innovate and serve up best technology and performance in an inflatable board.
These all-water, multi-discipline, shapes are versatile, convenient and yet offer performance that will not deflate your ego or compromise your experience. SIC’s materials selection, shapes and constructions dictate performance and prove that not all inflatables are created equal. Made from the finest Drop Stich Construction (DSC) and Fusion Skin Technology (FST) these boards are light, stiff and fast.
I have the 14×28 version. As of 8/1/2020, the SIC website is selling them at a 40% discount so it was hard to pass up. No, this model does not have the carbon reinforcements that the 2020 model has; but for almost half the price, who cares! In summary, its a good, stable board and glides on top very nice. It hates chop and tends to slap hard with anything higher than ankle high chop.
Sounds like a great bargain. Thanks for your feedback.
hi guys, after testing this Airglide RS I bought the Airglide Bullet instead. That’s an interesting board for you to test I think, or compare it with the RS. I do downwinders on lakes when the wind is strong, and this Bullet behaves way better than any flat board, or similar straight inflatable board (which is 99,9% of all inflatables). Also in small surf. You already did a comparison between the hardboard RS and hardboard Bullet. I think it’s a bit the same in the inflatable category. Much more fun on this board. But I am curious about your opinion.… Read more »
Thanks for your comments and feedback mad mark. Its great to hear what you think of it. Yes it would make a great comparison video. Glad you are getting out and enjoying it with the best of the boards out there. Thanks again for the share.